Health Risks & Additional External Resources
Health Risks
| substance | nickname/slang term | short term effects | long term effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | slurred speech, drowsiness, headaches, impaired judgment, decreased perception and coordination, distorted vision and hearing , vomiting, breathing difficulties, unconsciousness, coma, blackouts | toxic psychosis, physical dependence, neurological and liver damage, fetal alcohol syndrome, vitamin B1 deficiency, sexual problems, cancer, physical dependence | |
| Amphetamines | uppers, speed, meth, crack, crystal, ice, pep pills | increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, dry mouth, loss of appetite, restlessness, irritability, anxiety | delusions, hallucinations, heart problems, hypertension, irritability, insomnia, toxic psychosis, physical dependence |
| Barbiturates and Tranquilizers | barbs, bluebirds, blues, yellow jackets, red devils, roofies, rohypnol, ruffies, tranqs, mickey, flying v's | slurred speech, muscle relaxation, dizziness, decreased motor control | severe withdrawal symptoms, possible convulsions, toxic psychosis, depression, physical dependence |
| Cocaine | coke, cracks, snow, powder, blow, rock | loss of appetite, increased blood pressure and heart rate, contracted blood vessels, nausea, hyper-stimulation anxiety, paranoia, increased hostility, increased rate of breathing, muscle spasms and convulsions, dilated pupils, disturbed sleep | depression, weight loss, high blood pressure, seizure, heart attack, stroke, hypertension, hallucinations, psychosis, chronic cough, nasal passage injury, kidney, liver and lung damage |
| Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate (GHB) | liquid B, liquid X, liquid ecstasy, G, georgia homeboy, grievous bodily harm | euphoria, decreased inhibitions, drowsiness, sleep, decreased body temperature, decreased heart rate, decreased blood pressure | memory loss, depression, severe withdrawal symptoms, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
| Heroin | H, junk, smack, horse, skag | euphoria, flushing of the skin, dry mouth, “heavy” arms and legs, slowed breathing, muscular weakness | constipation, loss of appetite, lethargy, weakening of the immune system, respiratory (breathing) illnesses, muscular weakness, partial paralysis, coma, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
| Ketamine | K, super K, special K | dream-like states, hallucinations, impaired attention and memory, delirium, impaired motor function, high blood pressure, depression | Urinary tract and bladder problems, abdominal pain, major convulsions, muscle rigidity , increased confusion, increased depression, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
| LSD | acid, stamps, dots, blotter, A-bombs | dilated pupils, change in body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate, sweating, chills, loss of appetite, decreased sleep, tremors, changes in visual acuity, mood changes | may intensify existing psychosis, panic reactions, can interfere with psychological adjustment and social functioning, insomnia, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
| MDMA | ecstasy, XTC, adam, X, rolls, pills | impaired judgment, confusion, confusion, blurred vision, teeth clenching, depression, anxiety, paranoia, sleep problems, muscle tension | same as LSD, sleeplessness, nausea, confusion, increased blood pressure, sweating , depression, anxiety, memory loss, kidney failure, cardiovascular problems, convulsions, death, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
| Marijuana/Cannabis | pot, grass, dope, weed, joint, bud, reefer, doobie, roach | sensory distortion, poor coordination of movement, slowed reaction time, panic, anxiety | bronchitis, conjunctivas, lethargy, shortened attention span, suppressed immune system, personality changes, cancer, psychological dependence, physical dependence possible for some |
| Mescaline | peyote cactus | nausea, vomiting, anxiety, delirium, hallucinations, increased heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature | lasting physical and mental trauma, intensified existing psychosis, psychological dependence |
| Morphine/Opiates | M, morf, duramorph, Miss Emma, monkey, roxanol, white stuff | euphoria, increased body temperature, dry mouth, “heavy” feeling in arms and legs | constipation, loss of appetite, collapsed veins, heart infections, liver disease, depressed respiration, pneumonia and other pulmonary complications, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
| PCP | crystal, tea, angel dust, embalming fluid, killer weed, rocket fuel, supergrass, wack, ozone | shallow breathing, flushing, profuse sweating, numbness in arms and legs, decreased muscular coordination, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, delusions, paranoia, disordered thinking | memory loss, difficulties with speech and thinking, depression, weight loss, psychotic behavior, violent acts, psychosis, physical dependence, psychological dependence |
| Psilocybin | mushrooms, magic mushrooms, shrooms, caps, psilocybin & psilocyn | nausea, distorted perceptions, nervousness, paranoia | confusion, memory loss, shortened attention span, flashbacks may intensify existing psychosis |
| Steroids | roids, juice | increased lean muscle mass, increased strength, acne, oily skin, excess hair growth, high blood pressure | Cholesterol imbalance, anger management problems, masculinization or women, breast enlargement in men, premature fusion of long bones preventing attainment of normal height, atrophy of reproductive organs, impotence, reduced fertility, stroke, hypertension, congestive heart failure, liver damage, psychological dependence |
Additional External Resources
Short-term alcohol and other drug counseling is available on campus to students through the Alcohol and Other Addictions Counselor (934) 420-2690 or through Campus Mental Health Services (934) 420-2006. Students may be referred through Mental Health Services or the AOD counselor to other treatment programs for more intensive treatment as needed.
Off-Campus Resources/Information
| SUNY Mental Health | |
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Suffolk County DSS (Department of Social Services) |
(631) 854-9930 |
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Dash Crisis Center |
(631) 952-3333 https://www.fsl-li.org/dash-hotline-crisis-care-center-are-available-24-hours-a-day/ |
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HUGS, Human Understanding & Growth Services |
(631) 288-9505 |
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LICADD - (Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) |
(631) 979-1700 |
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Long Island Crisis Center |
(516) 676-1111 |
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Long Island Prevention Resource Center, Family Service League |
(631) 650-0135 |
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Long Island Recovery Association |
(631) 552-5472 |
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NYS OASAS HOPEline |
Call 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY / 467369 for 24/7 addiction referral help. |
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Response Crisis Center |
(631) 751-7500 |
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Suffolk County Hotline |
(631) 979-1700 https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Mental-Hygiene/Substance-Abuse-Hotline |
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THRIVE Recovery Community and Outreach Center |
(631) 822 - 3396 |
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VIBS: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assualt 24 Hour Hotline |
(631) 360-3606 |